Congressman Abercrombie Parties with President Obama

As if a full day of an Inaugural ceremony, a parade, 10 packed-to-capacity balls weren’t enough; President Barack Obama invited 70 of his early supporters to the White House to continue the historical celebration. Serenaded by the music of Wynston Marsalis were long-time family friend and early supporter Congressman Neil Abercombie who said, ” ‘Wow, this is actually happening.’ That doesn’t happen very often in life, that everything goes as planned. When it does, let me tell you, it’s a wonderful feeling.”

Dinner 2.0: Join In The Conversation

Congressman Neil Abercrombie will be hosting his last Dinner 2.0 before the General Election. Some of tonight’s dinner guests include Abercrombie’s Twitter followers: Laurie Cicotello, Jonathan Wong, Nadine Kam, Gail Shiraishi, Paul Marietti, Lianne and Ian Kitajima, and of course myself, NEENZ.

The Congressman has recognized and embraced the innovation of social media as a powerful tool to communicate openly and effectively with his constituents. The hub of Neil 2.0 is at his HQ 2.0, have you joined?

Veterans for Obama Luncheon

Congressman Neil Abercrombie, along with Congresswomen Mazie Hirono, and Senators Daniel Inouye and Daniel Akaka will be speaking at the Veterans for Obama Luncheon this afternoon. I invite you to watch the live stream of the event at my online community: HQ 2.0.

Neil2.0: Fundraiser Streamed Live

This past weekend, Congressman Neil Abercrombie shared with his more than 70 audience members at Podcamp Hawai’i his use of social and new media tools. The very upfront Abercrombie didn’t pretend to be savvy in the ways of Web 2.0, but explained that he understands that communication is key and embraces the movement of communicating via the web.

Congressman Abercrombie will be hosting a fundraiser tonight at 5:30 p.m. at the Japanese Cultural Center. Keeping in step with Neil2.0, we will be live streaming the event at his website.

Hawai’i Geek Week: Congressman Neil Abercrombie Speaking at Podcamp Hawai’i

Hawai’i Geek Week kicked off this past weekend with the Hawai’i Macintosh and Apple Users Society’s (HMAUS) annual Mactoberfest. Events are scheduled daily throughout the week. Please join Congressman Neil Abercrombie at Podcamp Hawai’i on Saturday, October 25, 2008 at 2:15 p.m. at the Hawai’i Convention Center where he will talk about his use of social and new media tools.

You may follow Congressman Abercrombie on Twitter, add him as a friend on Facebook, Flickr or join his network at NeilAbercrombie.com.

Pili 2.0: Thursday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m.

Everyone is invited to attend Pili 2.0 this Thursday, October 9th at 7:00 p.m. at Congressman Neil Abercrombie’s Hawai’i Headquarters. Details can be found here.

Congressman Neil Abercrombie Votes In Favor of Amended Bailout Bill

Earlier this week, Congressman Neil Abercrombie voted against the $700 billion bailout as did the majority of Congress. Today, the House voted in favor of an amended version of the bill. Congressman Abercrombie said the new bill, “offers improvements and protections beyond the original.” More thoughts from the Congressman here.

Innovation and Technology in Hawai’i

The Hawaii Science & Technology Council is hosting its monthly networking mixer open to its members and the public. This afternoon Congressman Neil Abercrombie will provide special remarks on Innovation and Technology in Hawai’i: An Economic Workforce Profile. Watch the livestream from the Congressman’s official website and join in the discussion.

Congressman Neil Abercrombie Votes Against Bailout Bill

Congressman Neil Abercrombie voted against the proposed $700 billion bailout plan, as did Hawai’i’s other representative Congresswoman Mazie Hirono. Hirono’s office said that she would not have a statement for several hours, but Congressman Abercrombie shared his here.

HR 6899 Passes the House

HR 6899, The Comprehensive American Energy Security & Consumer Protection Act passed the House earlier in September. Congressman Neil Abercrombie shares his thoughts here.